Garfield Heights, OH vs Shiloh, OH

Shiloh is moderately more affordable than Garfield Heights, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Garfield Heights scores 74 compared to 67 for Shiloh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garfield Heights can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garfield Heights is $1,085/month compared to $843/month in Shiloh — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Shiloh has cheaper rent, Garfield Heights actually has lower median home values ($100,000 vs $116,000).

Median household income in Garfield Heights is $52,006 compared to $45,919 in Shiloh (+13.3%). While Garfield Heights is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garfield Heights spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Shiloh.